Poet. Essayist. Author. Philosopher. Dragon.

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Feedback from a Literary Review

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When Life Goves You Lemons, Sell Them to a Honda Dealership

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Arborism of Branching: Sonnets for Post-Divorce Photosynthesis - PRE-ORDER NOW

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This Is How I - PRE-ORDER NOW

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Even the Air, Too Heavy

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Moving Through Poetry

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Gatekeeping Poetry

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The Slowing Down

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First Individual Acceptance of 2026

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Roses and Wild Life

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Just some Friday thoughts.

Anniversaries and Other Summer Things

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Another Big Announcement: Published Again!

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Navigating Choices and Other Adult Things

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Back In It Yesterday was the first day in weeks that I was back to working on my current poetry manuscript.... https://writingasajourney.com/2026/07/08/back-in-it/

Back In It

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New Month, New Grief, New Plan Monday I brought home the ashes of my kitty, Lester. I cried all afternoon. I cried all of yesterday afternoon.... https://writingasajourney.com/2026/07/01/new-month-new-grief-new-plan/

New Month, New Grief, New Plan

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Grief is Muscle Memory Last week on Sunday evening, I went back home after almost a full week at my boyfriend's house.... https://writingasajourney.com/2026/06/29/grief-is-muscle-memory/

Grief is Muscle Memory

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Saying Goodbye This week has been absolute hell. On Tuesday, I had to say goodbye to my all-black kitty, Lester.... https://writingasajourney.com/2026/06/19/saying-goodbye-2/

Saying Goodbye